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HRD ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Apr. 8   Registration begins for Fall I 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
Aug. 26   Classes begin
Sep. 1   Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Sep. 1   Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Sep. 2   Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund) 
Sep. 8   Last day for 75% refund (No refunds after this date)
Sep. 15   December Graduation Deadline â€“ Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date.
Oct. 6   Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Oct. 20   Last day of classes.
Oct. 23   Grades due at 12 p.m. 
Nov. 9   Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Nov. 11   Registration begins for Spring 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Jan. 31, 2025   Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Feb. 14, 2025   Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Apr. 8 Registration begins for Fall II 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
Sep. 1 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Sep. 15 December Graduation Deadline â€“ Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date.
Oct. 21 Classes begin.
Oct. 27 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Oct. 28 Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund)
Nov. 3 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Nov. 9 Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Nov. 11 Registration begins for Spring 2025 semester at 9:30 a.m.
Dec. 1 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Dec. 15 Last day of classes
Dec.18 Grades due at 12 p.m. (Faculty)
Jan. 31, 2025 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Feb. 14, 2025 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Nov. 11 2024 Registration for Spring I 2025 begins at 9:30 a.m.
Jan. 13 Classes begin.
Jan. 19 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Jan. 20 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department.
Jan. 20 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
Jan. 26 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date) 
Jan. 31 May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
Feb. 23 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
TBD Registration for Summer 2025 begins at 9:30 a.m.
Mar. 9 Last day of classes.
March 12 Grades due at 12 p.m. 
TBD Registration begins for Fall 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Mar. 15 Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
May 16 - 17 Commencement 
June 27 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade.
July 11 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Nov. 11 2024 Registration for Spring II 2025 begins at 9:30 a.m.
Jan. 20, 2025 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Jan. 31 May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
TBD Registration for Summer 2025 begins at 9:30 a.m.
Mar. 10 Classes begin.
Mar. 15  Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Mar. 16 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Mar. 17 Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund)
Mar. 23 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
TBD Registration begins for Fall 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Apr. 20 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
May 4 Last day of classes.
May 7 Grades due at 12 p.m.
May 16 - 17 Commencement
June 27 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade.
July 11 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.

Past Terms

Mar. 13
Registration begins, 12:01 a.m.
Jun. 01 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Jun. 15 September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
Jun. 19 Juneteenth Holiday (No Classes)
Jul. 01 Classes begin
Jul. 04 4th of July Holiday (No Classes)
Jul. 07 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Jul. 08 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
Jul. 12 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Jul. 13 Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended) 
Aug. 06 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Aug. 18
Last day of classes
Aug. 21 Grades due (Faculty)
Sep. 06 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Sep. 09 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Mar. 13 Registration begins, 12:01 a.m.
May 13 Classes begin
May 19  Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy
May 20 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
May 24 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Jun. 01  Comprehensive examination applications due to the department 
Jun. 15 September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
Jun. 18  Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy
Jun. 19 Juneteenth Holiday (No Classes)
Jun. 30 Last day of classes
Jul. 03 Grades due (Faculty)
Jul. 04  4th of July Holiday (No Classes) 
Jul. 13 Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Sep. 06 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Sep. 09 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Oct. 26 2023 Registration begins at midnight (12:01 a.m.)
Jan. 20, 2024 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Jan. 31 May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
Mar. 13 Summer 2024 Registration begins, 12:01 a.m.
Mar. 15 Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Mar. 18 Classes begin
Mar. 24 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Mar. 25 Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund)
Apr. 1 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Apr. 8 Registration begins for Fall 2024 (9:30 am)
Apr. 28 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
May 12 Last day of classes
May 15 Grades due at 12 pm (Faculty)
May 17 - 18 Commencement
June 28 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
July 12 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Oct. 26 2023 Registration begins at midnight (12:01 a.m.)
Jan. 20 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Jan. 22 Classes begin
Jan. 28 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Jan. 29 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
Jan. 31 May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
Feb. 5 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Mar. 3 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Mar. 13 Summer 2024 Registration begins, 12:01 a.m.
Mar. 15 Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Mar. 17 Last day of classes
March 20 Grades due at 12 p.m. (Faculty)
Apr. 8 Registration begins for Fall 2024 (9:30 am)
May 17 - 18   Commencement 
June 28 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
July 12 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Mar. 2 Online Master Schedule available
Mar. 3 Registration begins
Jun. 1 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Jun. 15 September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
Jun. 29 Registration deadline
Jul. 5 Classes begin
Jul. 9 Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Jul. 10 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Jul. 11 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
Jul. 17 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Aug. 14 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Aug. 28 Last day of classes
Aug. 31 Grades due (Faculty)
Sep. 11 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Sep. 14 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Jun. 29 Online Master Schedule available
Jun. 30 Registration begins
Sep. 1 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Sep. 15 December Graduation Deadline â€“ Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date.
Oct. 19 Registration deadline
Oct. 24 Classes begin
Oct. 27 Registration begins for Spring 2023 semester at 9 a.m.
Oct. 30 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Oct. 31 Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund)
Nov. 6 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Nov. 12 Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Dec. 4 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Dec. 18 Last day of classes
Dec. 21 Grades due (Faculty)
Jan. 1 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Jan. 4 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Jun. 29 Online Master Schedule available
Jun. 30 Registration begins
Aug. 24 Registration deadline
Aug. 29 Classes begin
Sep. 1 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Sep. 4 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Sep. 5 Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund) 
Sep. 11 Last day for 75% refund (No refunds after this date)
Sep. 15 December Graduation Deadline â€“ Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date.
Oct. 9 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Oct. 23 Last day of classes
Oct. 26 Grades due (Faculty)
Oct. 27 Registration begins for Spring 2023 at 9 a.m.
Nov. 6 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Nov. 9 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Nov. 12 Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Oct. 3 Online Master Schedule available
Oct. 27 Registration begins
Jan. 23 Classes begin
Jan. 29 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Jan. 30 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
Jan. 31 May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
Feb. 5 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
March 5 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
March 18 Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
March 19 Last day of classes
March 22 Grades Due (Faculty)
March 27 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete("N") grade
March 31 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
May 19 - 20   Commencement
Oct. 3 Online Master Schedule available
Oct. 27 Registration begins
Jan. 31 May Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for May graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
Mar. 18 Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Mar. 20 Classes begin
Mar. 26 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Mar. 27 Fall Registration Begins at 9:30am
Mar. 27 Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund)
Apr. 2 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Apr. 30 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
May 14 Last day of classes
May. 17 Grades due (Faculty)
May 19 - 20 Commencement
May. 22 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
May. 26 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Mar. 16 Registration begins, 12:01 a.m.
May 15 Classes begin
May 22 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
May 21 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
May 30 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
TBA Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Jun. 1 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Jun. 15 September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
Jun. 19 Juneteenth Holiday (No Classes)
Jul. 02 Last day of classes
Jul. 04 4th of July Holiday (No Classes)
Jul. 08 Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Jul. 5 Grades due (Faculty)
Jul. 14 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Jul. 21 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Mar. 15
Registration begins, 12:01 a.m.
Jun. 01 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Jun. 15 September Graduation Deadline - Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for September graduation.  Late fee applies after this date.
Jun. 19 Juneteenth Holiday (No Classes)
Jul. 03 Classes begin
Jul. 04 4th of July Holiday (No Classes)
Jul. 08 Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Jul. 09 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Jul. 10 Withdrawal period begins (75% refund)
Jul. 17 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
TBA Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Aug. 20
Last day of classes
Aug. 23 Grades due (Faculty)
Sep. 1 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Sep. 8 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Mar. 27   Registration begins, 9:30 a.m.
Aug. 28   Classes begin
Sep. 1   Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Sep. 3   Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Sep. 5   Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund) 
Sep. 11   Last day for 75% refund (No refunds after this date)
Sep. 15   December Graduation Deadline â€“ Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date.
Oct. 8   Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Oct. 22   Last day of classes
Oct. 25   Grades due at 12 p.m. (Faculty)
Oct. 26   Registration begins for Spring 2024 at midnight (12:01 a.m.)
Nov. 11    Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Jan. 26, 2024   Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Feb. 9   Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.
Mar. 27 Registration begins, 9:30 a.m.
Sep. 1 Comprehensive examination applications due to the department
Sep. 15 December Graduation Deadline â€“ Last day to apply in the myNOVA portal for December graduation. Late fee applies after this date.
Oct. 23 Classes begin
Oct. 26 Registration begins for Spring 2024 semester at midnight (12:01 a.m.)
Oct. 29 Last day for changes in registration status (drops, adds). Refer to Refund policy.
Oct. 30 Withdrawal period begins (75% Refund)
Nov. 6 Last day for 75% refund (No refund after this date)
Nov. 11 Written Comprehensive Exam (Recommended)
Dec. 3 Last Day for Authorized Withdrawal without Academic Penalty (WX). Refer to Refund policy.
Dec. 17 Last day of classes
Dec. 20 Grades due at 12 p.m. (Faculty)
Jan. 26, 2024 Last day for submission of work to remove incomplete ("N") grade
Feb. 9, 2024 Last day for "N" grade conversion of final grade. Grade change forms must be submitted to registrar before 5 p.m.

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